In search of my body...not the one I ate! Part Deux... We sit at the popular table!

[AKASnowWhite]

Or your farmer.

eh. It takes more than garlic to keep HIM away!

Needless to say, J and I are both a bit weirded out.

yeah - I'd be weirded out too. Double-check the locks tonight!

Sorry, no funny from me tonight.

Don't blame you. Nothing funny about this anymore. Seriously - this woman needs professional help at this point...

Have a good night all...I need to go make cheese...(yes, cheese. Goat milk ricotta tonight...yum-o!)

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

So - I survived this round of shopping with the kids. Came out without a credit-card meltdown! And I went to work for a little while this afternoon - I'm currently on the verge of major heartburn! I made pesto today, and, well, *sampled* a little more than I should have. The garlic is getting to me! At least I know the VAMPIRES won't be after me tonight!

Nor will the ghost and werewolves ( that pare in my window... no scary stuff on tv tonight I should be good without the garlic.!!!

Have a good night all...I need to go make cheese...(yes, cheese. Goat milk ricotta tonight...yum-o!)

And how do we do this?????

Ok--my life...as I said, the Karen thing is way out of control. It is bordering on stalking, no kidding. Like tonight...it was 7pm and we are usually wrapping things up for the night at that time, but we had to run out to the store. So we all went. We get up to the top of our road (to the main cross road) and there is Karen, parked on the side of the road. WTH??? We didn't stop (cause we had to get to the store) but J and I were both like, what is she doing on this side of town? We do not live near ANYTHING.

Fast forward to about 8:30 (as in, about half an hour ago). She knows that my husband and kids are settled in at 8:30. It is our night time routine. We live at the dead-end of a private road. Only 6 houses. So at 8:40 (which is often when she calls me), we see the headlights of a car coming down to the end of the road. It gets to our house, doesn't turn in the driveway, but just sits in front of the house (our house is at the end of the cul-de-sac, so there was nowhere else to go...no others houses, etc.). And sat there for about 5 minutes. It is already dark by that time, so we couldn't see the car. But it was an SUV, which is what she drives. Then, the car turned around and drove away.

Needless to say, J and I are both a bit weirded out.

Now, before all of this happened, J and I had, um, "words." He is fried because I have way more time for Karen than I do for him. And he is right. I have been putting her way before him and that has to stop. Now. I realize that she is in crisis, but MY marriage will be in crisis if I keep this up.

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Oh E~ I feel for you... I would be so weirded out by this!!! I think it is time to tell her to get a grip and see professional help!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Yeah. What she said!


Ok--my life...as I said, the Karen thing is way out of control. It is bordering on stalking, no kidding. Like tonight...it was 7pm and we are usually wrapping things up for the night at that time, but we had to run out to the store. So we all went. We get up to the top of our road (to the main cross road) and there is Karen, parked on the side of the road. WTH??? We didn't stop (cause we had to get to the store) but J and I were both like, what is she doing on this side of town? We do not live near ANYTHING.

Fast forward to about 8:30 (as in, about half an hour ago). She knows that my husband and kids are settled in at 8:30. It is our night time routine. We live at the dead-end of a private road. Only 6 houses. So at 8:40 (which is often when she calls me), we see the headlights of a car coming down to the end of the road. It gets to our house, doesn't turn in the driveway, but just sits in front of the house (our house is at the end of the cul-de-sac, so there was nowhere else to go...no others houses, etc.). And sat there for about 5 minutes. It is already dark by that time, so we couldn't see the car. But it was an SUV, which is what she drives. Then, the car turned around and drove away.

Needless to say, J and I are both a bit weirded out.

Now, before all of this happened, J and I had, um, "words." He is fried because I have way more time for Karen than I do for him. And he is right. I have been putting her way before him and that has to stop. Now. I realize that she is in crisis, but MY marriage will be in crisis if I keep this up.

DAWN--love the analogy. I will give it a whirl.

Ok, I have to get to work...I am behind in every category. And I am having a hard time concentrating due to the stalking behavior and thinking about J's comments.

Sorry, no funny from me tonight.[/COLOR][/B]

She really is losing it. And you aren't the answer. It's great you have let her cry on your shoulder, but she is totally taking advantage. And where exactly are her kids when she is doing all this distructive behavior?

What's this all inclusive about?

 

[goofyfan-12]

Erika - I'm with everyone else on this one. Karen needs some professional help and after the past week or so, you have done all you can do. This woman is drowning in grief and it is time to throw her a lifeline in the form of professional help. You are a great friend to her, but Dawn is right, you need to take care of yourself first and foremost. (a lesson I am working on hearing myself...) Check those locks tonight and have fun with the Webkinz...

As for me, I am feeling a little better tonight. I am working on an e-mail to my friend following up on some of the things he said to me this past week. I have no idea if I am going to send it yet, but perhaps with some sleep, I'll be in a better mind set to actually confront what is going on and have the guts to send the e-mail. I am really curious to know what he meant by a few comments (get your mind out of that area Erika....)

Have a great night everyone...
Paula

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

to actually confront what is going on and have the guts to send the e-mail. I am really curious to know what he meant by a few comments (get your mind out of that area Erika....)

Have a great night everyone...
Paula

AND THOSE WERE???? SPILL IT YOU CAN"T LEAVE US HANGING LIKE THAT!

 

[goofyfan-12]

AND THOSE WERE???? SPILL IT YOU CAN"T LEAVE US HANGING LIKE THAT!

Steph - Don't get you knickers in a twist.... it is nothing like that...

It is not anything specific between him and me, but more along the lines of some general comments he made about dating in general. As I said before, I don't believe that he is the guy for me and I am cool with that. I am interested in his point of view though. I had told him about some of my recent dating experiences (more cases of being stood up than actually meeting anyone) and asked him why men seemed to stop talking to me after chatting for a little while. I tended to always think that they didn't like the way I looked, but he said that it may not be the case. He said it may be the idea that women like me are intimidating because they are smart. That comment is stuck in my head and I never got a chance to follow up with him about what he meant. I mean what I am I supposed to do with that... dumb myself down... I don't think so...

I am almost ready to confront him on why he felt the need to change the subject so quickly when we started talking about my life, but that is the part that I am not sure if I am going to send yet.

I'll keep you posted...

Paula

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Good Morning all.

E~ I hope things are going WEll in your area! I hope things with Karen are getting better.

KAT only a few more days!!!!!!! ( I will limit the bananas, for E)

So people why weren't any of you on AIM last night! It was me and KAt as usual. I guess we are the NIGHT OWLS around here!
Have a great day Ladies

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning. I was online all night, but working. And it was good. I got lots of things buttoned up. I just had to sort of put blinders on and get through it, you know? So I feel good about that at least. I am not quite yet caught up and where I need to be, but I should be able to get there by tonight.

I miss you guys. Really. And it is so hard for me to be "on" when I am not here and posting and reading all the time. This thread really does work for me. But I am in a funk right now (not with my program, thank goodness, just with my personal life) so I am not sure how active I will be. Plus, we are leaving on Friday (of course!) for our last week-end away. I will be gone Friday - Monday. I will be online briefly on Sunday so I hope to catch up then.

I will pop in today and tomorrow.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

E~
We are here for you as you are for all of us!!! ANYTIME you need us!

 

[HockeyKat]

E, hope things get better. I understand all about funks.


I am just hoping that Gustav doesn't ruin our WDW week next week...


And in other news, I broke an upper molar on Monday night. Thankfully, the dentist fit me in today, and all I needed was a filling to replace the missing piece. Since my dental insurance runs on out Friday, I am rather glad this happened THIS week... only cost $35 for the xray and the filling.

It is gloomy and rainy and nasty here today. Remnants of Fay. Makes me want to sleeeeepppppp......

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

KAT only a few more days!!!!!!! ( I will limit the bananas, for E)

Aren't you sweet.

I miss you guys. Really. And it is so hard for me to be "on" when I am not here and posting and reading all the time. This thread really does work for me. But I am in a funk right now (not with my program, thank goodness, just with my personal life) so I am not sure how active I will be. Plus, we are leaving on Friday (of course!) for our last week-end away. I will be gone Friday - Monday. I will be online briefly on Sunday so I hope to catch up then.

I will pop in today and tomorrow.

You are leaving again?!?!?! Who has custody of your dog on the weekends?

Sorry you are in a funk. You have like 2 tons on your plate right now. A funk would happen to anyone. School prep for kids. School prep for you. Vacation planning. Traveling. And one very needy friend in crisis. Yes, you have funk written all over. (But I can't smell it, yet.) Check in when you can.

And in other news, I broke an upper molar on Monday night. Thankfully, the dentist fit me in today, and all I needed was a filling to replace the missing piece. Since my dental insurance runs on out Friday, I am rather glad this happened THIS week... only cost $35 for the xray and the filling.

Oh, that WAS good timing.

It is gloomy and rainy and nasty here today. Remnants of Fay. Makes me want to sleeeeepppppp......

Fay is visiting me too.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi,

Do you guys have room for one more? Now if I could only push the send.

Lisa

 

[lisaviolet]

Now if I could only push the send.

Lisa

Done.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hi,

Do you guys have room for one more? Now if I could only push the send.

Lisa

As a matter of fact, we do have room for one more. Welcome to the party or therapy session depending on the hour.

Tell us about yourself?

 

[lisaviolet]

As a matter of fact, we do have room for one more. Welcome to the party or therapy session depending on the hour.

Tell us about yourself?

Real Life Name: Lisa
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Family: I was about to say I don't have one. I'm sure my parents, siblings, nieces and nephews would be pleased. I don't have my own, I mean. Unfortunately.
Occupation: Teach new immigrants to Canada. Also, I have a side business - Disney travel agent
Goals: To feel like I'm at a good size - weight. Numbers don't do it for me. I could win a thousand stuff animals at the "Guess your weight" booth. If I was confident enough that is.
Interesting facts: Hmmmm. I'll get back to that. There are some, really.
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song: Not park. I love them all. But my favourite (aaah here's a Canadian spelling already) place is either the Boardwalk or the FW/WL/CR triangle. Oh, maybe a hammock on Poly's beach or DD when it's really crowded.
Anything else you want to add: Thank you

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Hello Lisa
Welcome to our MOTIVATION ROOM.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Are you currently on a "diet" plan or finding your way to one.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hello Lisa
Welcome to our MOTIVATION ROOM.

Thanks Disney4Xmas! Appreciate it. Need it.

Are you currently on a "diet" plan or finding your way to one.

No. I did the biggest loser, hhmmm, January to April. Lost about 25lbs. Which is a wonderful thing. But I was totally obsessive with the scale. And didn't like that. I had never been in my life - no matter where I was high or low. Didn't like that feeling. Gave up the scale after the BL. And my goal was to simply hold the loss. And go from there. I'm now feeling like weight is creeping back up. Not too much at all but it's a good time to say, "nah ah". And of course am torn about my choices. I lost the weight simply by scaling back on amounts. Ate everything.

My philosophy, good or bad, is that I have to find something that I can keep up with forever. I mainly focus on exercise.

Another positive thing about the BL was that I loved the feeling of eating less. Not only what it produced but the feeling of not overloading my body with too much food.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey Lisa and welcome here! I see you on the DVC Boards, so I feel like I "know" you from there!

This is a great bunch, so I am thrilled to have you join us! Good for you for tackling this right at the beginning (when you just start to feel the weight creeping back up) as opposed to having gained it all back and then some! How many posts of those have you read here on these boards? So good job taking control now!

Like you, I basically focus on exercise (and tons of it) and then just watch what I eat and make good choices. No specific food plan or anything.

Hi everyone else! I had a good run this morning and am feeling a bit better now. It is a gorgeous day and I am heading to the pool for one of the last few days.

 

[HockeyKat]

Welcome Lisa!!!

I am Kathryn, 32, married, 3 mos and 7 year old "kids" (that meow). I live in NC and work as a computer programmer, currently for a bank, and starting a new job with a hospital inventory software company on Sept 8th. I will be in WDW from Aug 30 - Sept 7th, for my week off.

We are also DVC owners, BWV. So is Erika (3DisneyKids).

I like your philosophy. I had lost almost 60 lbs and was about 10 lbs from goal before I slipped clear off the wagon a month or so ago, during my job search efforts, and once I get back from WDW I think I will be about 20-25 from goal. I also need to find something that I can live with.

I also know exactly what you mean about feeling overloaded with food. Like, for example, RIGHT NOW!!